India: Soap In Bars Market 2023

Soap In Bars Market Size in India

After nine years of growth, the Indian soap in bars market decreased by -4.7% to $X in 2021. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +70.5% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Soap In Bars Production in India

In value terms, soap in bars production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +67.8% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 19%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Soap In Bars Exports

Exports from India

In 2021, overseas shipments of soap and organic surface-active products in bars increased by 2.8% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 17%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, soap in bars exports dropped to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for soap in bars exports from India, with a 22% share of total exports. Moreover, soap in bars exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Nepal (X tons), twofold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nepal (+8.3% per year) and the United States (-0.9% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for soap in bars exports from India, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nepal ($X), with an 8.7% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nepal (+8.9% per year) and the United States (+2.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average soap in bars export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -6.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Yemen ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Somalia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bangladesh (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Soap In Bars Imports

Imports into India

In 2021, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars imported into India surged to X tons, picking up by 25% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 159%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, soap in bars imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 203%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Indonesia (X tons) was the main supplier of soap in bars to India, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, soap in bars imports from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Malaysia (X tons), with a 0.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Indonesia amounted to +42.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-5.4% per year) and Malaysia (-24.2% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap in bars to India, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 1.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 0.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Indonesia amounted to +58.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-8.5% per year) and Germany (+18.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average soap in bars import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 44% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 82%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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